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Program of Mechanical Engineering (English 30%)

MAK416

ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES

Course Code
MAK416
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understanding the importance of energy engineering.
  2. Understanding the power plant systems and energy transformation systems.
  3. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
  4. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  5. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
  6. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
  7. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionSocial, Political and Economical Aspects of Alternative Energies, Overview of Energy Conservation, General Principles and Thermodynamics Limitations, Fuel Cells, Hydropower, Ocean energy, Wind Energy and Wind Turbine, Solar Energy, Geothermal Energy, Nuclear Energy, Bio-fuels, Alternative fossil fuels, Energy Storage Systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Energy and Power
2nd Week Fundamentals of Turbomachinery
3rd Week Hydropower and Applications
4th Week Wind Energy and Applications
5th Week Combustions Turbines
6th Week Solar Energy Fundamentals and Applications
7th Week Photovoltaic Systems
8th Week Fuel Cells
9th Week Combined Heat and Power Systems
10th Week Biomass
11th Week Geothermal Energy
12th Week Ocean Energy and Applications
13th Week Nuclear Energy
14th Week Energy Policies in The World
Recommended or Required ReadingB. K. Hodge, Alternative Energy Systems and Applications, Wiley, 2010.
Power System Design Applications for Alternative Energy Sources, Prentice Hall,1989.
J. Priest, Energy: Principles, Problems, Alternatives, Pearson, 1991.
T. F. McGowan, M.L. Brown, W.S. Bulpitt, J.L. Walsh Jr., Biomass and Alternate Fuel Systems, Wiley
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 5
Project 1 15
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 3 2 6
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 1 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1 7
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 40 40
Quiz 3 0.5 1.5
Total Work Load142.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.75
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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